Posted 3 weeks ago
Fri 06 Sep, 2024 10:09 AM
Who are we
We are one of the SUSU societies, and this is the committee for the year.
Want to know more about Marrow?
Hi! We are Southampton Marrow, a part of Anthony Nolan which is a charity that runs the largest stem cell register in the UK and helps save the lives of people with blood cancer and other blood disorders by matching them with donors from the register. 75% of patients rely on donors from outside of their families which is why it is important that as many people as possible are on the stem cell register to try and find a match for everyone who needs one.
As a society, we have 3 main aims:
- Raise awareness of the stem cell register
- Recruit people aged 16-30 as potential donors
- Hold fundraising events for Anthony Nolan
How to get involved
Want to do something really memorable in fresher’s week? Something that will kick off your time at Uni and make it the best years of your life? Why not become a lifesaver and sign up to the stem cell register?
For someone with blood cancer, or a blood disorder, your choice in fresher’s week could give them a second chance at life. You could be the amazing person that donates their stem cells and saves a life. All this for just 5 minutes of your time, and a quick mouth swab.
If you’re aged 16-30, and in general good health, follow this link to join the stem cell register and make your fresher’s week one to remember:
If you have any questions about the stem cell register, or would like to volunteer at our fundraising and donor recruitment events, send us a DM on Instagram @sotonmarrow or email us southampton@ukmarrow.org
We hope to see you soon
By volunteering with us, you can help us achieve these aims and save lives! We run donor recruitment events, information stalls, and fundraising campaigns throughout the year as well as socials :) Volunteering with us is super flexible, you get to meet new people and gain many transferable skills as well as being part of a national network of over 60 Marrow groups.
